Underplayed Gems

Nightmare: The Lunatic (2024)

Nightmare: The Lunatic cover
Developer
Maetdol Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 268 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, pixel-art action game where you dodge and parry enemy patterns while cycling through weapons to survive a procedurally generated nightmare.

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What players say

Players praise the parry system and combat variety but warn that late-game enemy spam makes hits feel unavoidable. Many compare it to Skul: The Hero Slayer or Dead Cells, noting a slow start and heavy reliance on parrying at higher difficulties.

Screenshots

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